Senior Firmware Engineer – Hydrogen Fuel Injection Systems
On-site
$140,000 – $210,000 + Equity (based on experience)
Maritime | Engines | Embedded Controls | Fuel Injection
Visa sponsorship and relocation are supported
A fast-growing climate-tech startup is developing a hardware plugin that injects hydrogen into shipping container ship engines, boosting energy efficiency by 30%. It’s a major sustainability initiative with strong ROI and they’re ready to hire now.
What You’ll Do
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Lead firmware and control systems development for hydrogen injection in combustion engines.
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Create real-time control algorithms in MATLAB/Simulink and generate C code.
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Integrate and configure ECUs, sensors, and actuators.
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Debug communication via CAN J1939, LIN, FlexRay, and Ethernet.
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Calibrate ECU parameters in real-time with tools like ETAS INCA or CANape.
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Collaborate closely with combustion engineers for seamless hardware-software integration.
Requirements
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5+ years in control systems development.
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3+ years working with engines, fuel injection systems, or turbine systems.
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Bachelor’s in Mechanical, Electrical, or Control Systems Engineering.
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Experience with MATLAB/Simulink, Embedded Coder, ECUs, microcontrollers, and RTOS.
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Strong debugging, integration, and calibration skills.
Preferred
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Experience with diesel engines (2- and 4-stroke).
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Background in maritime or automotive embedded systems.
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Knowledge of hydrogen fuel systems or hybrid technology.
